Infection Control Cleaner

Clean really matters at a private hospital in Krugersdorp; here it stops infections spreading. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

You'll be based at a private hospital in Krugersdorp. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Move patients' belongings and equipment when rooms change
• Disinfect bed rails, call bells and bedside lockers
• Take soiled linen to the sluice room and bring clean linen back
• Fill in cleaning logs so infection control can audit the ward
• Wear gowns, masks and gloves as each room requires
• Do terminal cleans of isolation rooms after a patient is discharged

• Not squeamish about blood, vomit or medical waste
• Up to date with vaccinations the hospital requires, such as hepatitis B
• Respectful and discreet around patients
• Willing to follow strict infection control steps every time
• Matric or Grade 11

• On-the-job infection control training
• Meal on shift at the staff canteen
• Medical aid option through the employer

• Mention any hospital, clinic or old-age home work first, even if it was short. Healthcare recruiters shortlist people who know ward routines.
• In the interview, explain how you clean an isolation room step by step. It is a common question and a quick way to stand out.